Senior Accountant

Biltmore Farms, LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltmore Farms, LLC in Asheville, NC, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage the Hospitality division's accounting, monthly close, and GAAP-compliant reporting across the organization. The role includes development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, controls, and initiatives while ensuring accurate financial statements.

The Senior Accountant will mentor junior staff, leverage Yardi ERP, ProfitSword, Microsoft Copilot, and Power BI to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insights across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance is required or equivalent.
• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years accounting or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and analyzes financial reports for senior management.
• Ensures GAAP-compliant policies, procedures, and controls.
• Leads Hospitality month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and accounting policies.
• Mentors junior staff and cross-trains across divisions.
• Collaborates with auditors during annual audits and provides documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Yardi ERP

Power BI

ProfitSword

Microsoft Copilot

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Power BI

Copilot for finance

Yardi ERP

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for the accounting, reporting, and analyses for the Hospitality division, including ownership of the Hospitality month-end close. Senior Accountant is responsible for development and maintenance of, as well as compliance with, the organization’s accounting policies, procedures, controls and initiatives while ensuring that the financial statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant will actively participate in budgeting and forecasting reviews to ensure that forward-looking expectations are based on accurate accounting and financial reporting concepts. As a senior member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant mentors junior team members, and leverages the Company’s technology platforms including Yardi ERP, ProfitSword, Microsoft Copilot, and Power BI to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across all assigned divisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and analyzes financial reports and presents results to senior management.
• Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and controls adopted by the company and ensures financials comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Stay current with the latest technological advancements in accounting software and tools. Utilize technology to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.
• Works with senior management to develop and implement reporting metrics to assist in performance measurement and improvement.
• Creates, enters, and reviews general ledger entries for the Hospitality division.
• Apply advanced accounting knowledge to handle complex financial transactions, including but not limited to consolidations, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to our internal control procedures.
• Lead the Hospitality month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliation of accounts, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure all journal entries for the Hospitality division are made timely and accurately according to GAAP.
• Maintain proper documentation for all Hospitality entries to be reviewed by auditors.
• Perform analysis in preparation of monthly Hospitality account reconciliations.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to Hotel Managers and Executive Staff to help enhance operating performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance department and implement changes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Develops and analyzes financial statements, margin reports, trend, and variance analyses to report to senior management.
• Reviews financial trends, reports, and industry data to provide financial improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support for decision-making.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Performs ad hoc analyses and requests as needed.
• Assist with or lead special projects as needed.
• Cross train across all divisions of the department.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and cross-training across both accounting practices and the Company’s technology platforms.

Education & Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance; AND
• 5+ years accounting or finance related experience.
• CPA certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Yardi ERP.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or comparable business intelligence and data tool.
• Hospitality accounting experience, including hotel month-end close.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to and implement new procedures, systems, and efficiencies.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Yardi ERP, ProfitSword, or comparable enterprise accounting and forecasting platforms.
• Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize and multi-task, willingness to work longer hours during peak periods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel and Power Query; working knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft Copilot for finance workflows.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or comparable AI-assisted tools, and a demonstrated commitment to validating AI-generated output before it is relied upon.
• General knowledge of accounts payable procedures.
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and time management.
• Proven leadership abilities and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.